Dares
A priest of Hephaestus (Vulcan) at Troy, mentioned in the Iliad, to whom was ascribed in antiquity an Iliad, believed to be more ancient than the Homeric poems. 2026 Editor's Note: Dares Phrygius was later believed to be the author of a Latin account of Troy's destruction, Daretis Phrygii de excidio Troiae historia, which was widely read in the Middle Ages and falsely attributed to Cornelius Nepos. This work, claiming implausibly massive casualties, became a chief source for the medieval Matter of Troy. It was also uniquely reworked into the Norse Trójumanna saga, which deviates significantly from the Latin version by integrating Norse gods like Frey and Thor into the Trojan narrative. (Ed: BR 2026-06-14)
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Darien
da're-en, a gulf forming the most southwesterly extension of the Caribbean Sea . The isthmus, extending from Colombia to Central America , is now known by the name of Panama.
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Darien
GULF OF, a gulf of the Carribbean Sea at the N. extremity of South America, between the Isthmus of Panama and the mainland.
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Darien
ISTHMUS OF, often used as synonymous with the Isthmus of Panama, but more strictly applied to Darien and the Pacific.
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Darius (Noble satrap of Persia son)
A noble satrap of Persia, son of Hystaspes, who usurped the crown of Persia after the death of Cambyses . Darius was twentynine years old when he ascended the throne, and he soon distinguished himself by his military prowess. He besieged Babylon, which he took after a siege of twenty months. He died B. C. 485.
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Darius (Second king of Persia)
The second king of Persia of that name, ascended the throne of Persia soon after the murder of Xerxes . He carried on many wars with success, aided by his generals and his son Cyrus the younger. He died B. C. 404, after a reign of nineteen years.
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Darius (Third king of Persia)
The third king of Persia of that name. He soon had to take the field against Alexander , who invaded Persia. Darius met him with an enormous army, which, however, was more remarkable for the luxuries indulged in by its leaders than for military courage. A battle was fought near the Granicus , in which the Persians were easily defeated, and another conflict followed near Issus, equally fatal to the Persians. Darius escaped and assembled another powerful army. The last and decisive battle was fought at Arbela, Alexander being again victorious. When the fight was over Darius was found in his chariot covered with wounds and expiring, в. c. 331. 2026 Editor's Note: While this text identifies the subject as the third king of Persia named Darius , he was actually the thirteenth and final monarch of the Achaemenid Empire. Historical records indicate that Darius III was killed by his relative Bessus in 330 BCE, rather than dying of wounds in his chariot during the Battle of Gaugamela (Arbela) in 331 BCE. (Ed: BR 2026-06-15)
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Darjeeling
or DARJILING, a district of India, in the extreme N. of the lieutenant-governorship of Bengal; division of Cooch-Behar; area, 1,234 square miles. Tea, coffee, cinchona, and cotton are cultivated more or less, and the cultivation of the tea-plant and the making of tea is now the staple industry. Pop. about 250,000. DARJEELING, the chief town in the district, is a sanatory station for British troops, and than 36 miles from the plains stands at though little more an elevation of 7,400 feet above sea-level, side, in a bleak but healthy situation. on a ridge with deep on either There is a residence of the lieutenant- Pop. about 17,000, much increased in the governor, barracks, a sanitarium, etc. hot weather.
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Darkness of the Sages
(See Philosopher's Stone.)
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Darley
FELIX OCTAVIUS CARR, an American artist; born in Philadelphia, June 23, 1822. His illustrations of literary masterpieces gave pleasure to thay thousands and made him famous. His best work comprises his drawings to accompany the text of "Rip Van Winkle"; "Sleepy Hollow"; "Courtship of Miles Standish"; "Scarlet Letter"; "Evangeline"; the novels of Cooper, Dickens, and others, besides many special pictures. His book "Sketches Abroad with Pen and Pencil" (1868) is well known. He died in Claymont, Del., March 27, 1888.
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Darling
GRACE, an English heroine; born in the Longstone Lighthouse (Farne Islands, coast of Northumberland), of which her father was keeper, Nov. 24, 1815. In 1838 the steamer "Forfarshire," with 41 passengers on board besides her crew, became disabled off the Farne Islands during a storm, and was thrown on a rock, where she broke in two, part of the crew and passengers being left clinging to the wreck. Next morning William Darling descried them from Longstone, about a mile distant, but he shrank from attempting to reach the wreck. His daughter Grace persuaded him to make the attempt and to allow her to accompany him. Father and daughter rowed to the wreck and rescued nine perwas Grace Darling's heroism sons. widely praised and a purse of $3,500 pubto her licly subscribed was presented . She died Oct. 20, 1842.
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Darlington
JAMES HENRY, an American Protestant Episcopal bishop, He graduated born in Brooklyn in 1856. from New York University in 1877 and from the Princeton Theological Seminary in 1880. He was ordained priest in 1882. From 1883 to 1905 he was rector of Christ Church of Brooklyn. In the latter year he was consecrated first bishop of Harrisburg. He served as lecturer in New York University and as chaplain of the 47th Regiment of the the New York National Guard. During World War he was a member of the Committee on Public Safety in Pennsylvania and was head of the Serbian Relief Fund in the United States. He received several decorations from foreign countries for work done during the war. He was a member of many learned and patriotic " societies. He wrote "Pastor and People (1902) and published several volumes of sermons.
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Darlington, William
William (1782-1863), an American botanist. A native of Chester County, Pennsylvania. A practicing physician, member of Congress, 1815, and a banker. An enthusiastic collector and organizer of natural history societies. He wrote a Flora of Chester County, Memorials of John Bartram and Humphrey Marshall, and an Agricultural Botany. Dr. Darlington corresponded with eminent botanists of Europe; among others, De Candolle, to whom he sent many specimens at the Paris Garden of Plants. De Candolle honored the enthusiastic doctor by naming the pitcher plant of California, "Darlingtonia."
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